Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2103: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE BUDGET
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2103 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE -- STATE BUDGET. Primary sponsor: Elaine Morgan (Republican), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): 05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires that the governor submit a zero-based budget to the general assembly with the zero-based budget phased in over a five (5) year period, commencing with the fiscal budget year of July 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance